Business Technology: Management Information Systems Course Descriptions ...

INS 181C Computer Programming I
Prerequisite: MA 100c or background for eligibility for MA 116c. This course provides an introduction to program design and development. A structured approach to problem solving, program definition and design methodologies is stressed. The student will be assigned several programming problems. 

INS 182C Computer Operating Systems
This course provides a thorough study of an operating system command set. This includes topics in file management, disk organization, memory management, virus safeguarding and system configuration. 

INS 200C PC Hardware
Prerequisites: CSCI 145C or BT 180C and INS 182C
This course introduces microcomputing hardware and the principle functions of hardware components. The student learns the history of computer hardware as well as the details of internal addressing, interrupt priorities, and hardware diagnostics. Students will also install hardware components such as CPU's, memory, storage devices, communication devices, and display adaptors.

INS 270C Electronic Spreadsheets
This course provides the student the foundation needed to utilize a spreadsheet for business applications. Design concepts, databases, charts, and macros will be examined thoroughly along with the major built-in functions. Students will design several spreadsheets both in and out of class to solve specific business problems. 

INS 272C Database Management
This course addresses the design and maintenance of a database system. Topics of emphasis are writing of data queries, data redundancy and validation, sorting, reporting, and database programming. The student will design, create and manipulate several databases and also write database program. 

INS 275C Web and Media Design
Prerequisites: CSCI 145C or BT 180C or instructor's permission
Includes study of technical aspects, design, and limitations in presentation graphics and Internet based media.

INS 281C Computer Programming II
Prerequisites: BG 181C, Programming I
This course is a continuation of INS 181. An introduction to simple data structures and their applications is included. The student will be assigned several programming problems.

INS 285C Advanced Software Applications
Prerequisite: INS 182C, Operating Systems
This course provides the opportunity for the students to install, configure, evaluate and use a variety of software applications on single user systems and in a network environment. Software proficiency is emphasized as the need for end-user support is vital in both networked and stand-alone systems. This course will provide problem recognition and problem resolution experience at the system and application level.

INS 288C Network Administration
Prerequisite: INS 182, Operating Systems
This course provides the student the opportunity to analyze a system at the network operating system (NOS) level. A NOS will be available for installation providing client/server administration experience. Various network analysis problems will be examined. Study of the design of local area networks and wide area networks will be included as will maintenance issues.

INS 290C Internship-Information Systems
Prerequisite: Instructor's permission
Provides the advanced student with a practical working-learning opportunity. Periodic seminars and outside assignments related to the job are required.